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Force coach Mitchell pledges to temper his approach

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell said Monday he needed to temper his coaching style at Australian Super 14 rugby team Western Force, following complaints from players and club staff.
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Giteau confirms he is staying in Perth

Australia flyhalf Matt Giteau has confirmed he will remain with the Western Force in Super 14 rugby for at least another year, turning down a reported multimillion dollar offer to play in France.
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Giteau to stay with the Force

The Western Force have confirmed that their star five-eighth Matt Giteau will stay with the club for at least the 2009 season.
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Mitchell's powers restricted as Giteau settles down with the Force

Former New Zealand All Blacks coach John Mitchell has been placed on restricted duties with the Force as a judge looks into allegations from players and other coaches about his conduct.
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Mitchell remains committed to the Force

Western Force coach John Mitchell has again stated his commitment to the Force following strong speculation and rumours that he was being forced out due to player pressure.
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Western Force players free to roam

Western Force players will not have to play for local WA clubs once the Super 14 season is finished and from now on they will be able to choose where they want to play.
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Giteau decision likely to come soon

Where Matt Giteau plays his rugby in the future could be decided before Christmas as his management took the crucial step of holding direct talks with Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill.
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Mitchell has his Force reduced

There has been something of a shake up in the Western Force which has effectively lessened John Mitchell's grip over the side. Over the past few months
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Giteau hints at staying in Australia, but not where

Western Force star Matt Giteau has given his strongest indication yet that he may not be playing for the Force next year but played down talk that he would take the enormous offer available to him in France.
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ARU reiterates Giteau will have to honour contract

The Australian Rugby Union has reiterated that flyhalf Matt Giteau will not be allowed an early release from his contract to take up a near-10 million Australian dollar ($6.5 million) offer to play for French club Bayonne.
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Mitchell says Giteau is staying with the Force

Western Force coach John Mitchell says that he understands why Matt Giteau is considering the highly lucrative offer from French club Bayonne but still expects him to honour his contract and play for the Force in 2009.
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ARU to offer Giteau captaincy carrot

Giteau considering moving to France

Mitchell hopes Giteau will stay on with the Force

Giteau gives Force contract the snub

Force welcome two new recruits

Mitchell denies rumours of Force player revolt

Force kick off with 2009 Super 14 training

Force to warm up against Crusaders

Sharpe plays down trouble in the Force